Legends of women’s basketball were honored this past weekend in two separate events—and queer moms were among them. Here are some of the moving words they said about their families.
Catch up on a variety of stories and news about LGBTQ parents that I haven’t covered separately, from family stories to politics, entertainment, sports, and more!
Here are some of the recent stories about LGBTQ parents and our children that I haven’t covered separately. There’s political news, of course, but also a bevy of new and pending baby announcements, particularly among queer athletes! See who’s expanded their families and who’s expecting!
This week in Queer Parents Doing Cool Things: Several queer moms were among the players named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
WNBA star and queer mom Chelsea Gray has written a letter to her son for his second birthday, sharing the story of his family, reflecting on being a parent and pro athlete, and offering hopes and wisdom for later in life. It’s worth a read whether you’re an athlete, a fan, a parent, or any or all of the above.
WNBA legend and queer mom Candace Parker and current Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston have launched a new podcast, Post Moves, offering intergenerational perspectives on basketball, life, and more.
Let’s lean into the queer joy on this last day of Pride and catch up with some queer parent athletes (and athletes with queer parents). We’ve got retirements, un-retirements, and adorable baby photos—plus some details from a PWHL hockey couple who say kids are in their future!
WNBA stars Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley this week announced the birth of their first baby, born last month shortly after fellow baller Emma Cannon and her spouse Tia added twins to their family.
It’s time for another sports edition of the LGBTQ Parenting Roundup, and for Women’s History Month, I’m featuring queer parents in women’s pro sports! Let’s see what some of them have been up to.
Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, announced her retirement yesterday. She, her wife, and their two kids were “Forever the first family of the Phoenix Mercury,” said the team where she played her entire 20-season WNBA career.
